A guide to having a turtle as a pet that covers different species, accommodations, accessories, purchasing, diet, proper care, common diseases, breeding, and other related topics.
"This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary and pictures while giving simple facts about caring for a pet turtle"--Provided by publisher.
Kids know a turtle carries its home on its back, but what else does a pet turtle need? This low-level title introduces the needs of pet turtles, from heat lamps to favorite foods, through supportive text and crisp photos.
The Turtle book will teach you how to properly care for your pet and provide compelling animal facts along the way. Readers will discover how rewarding pet ownership can be, while learning about the responsibilities of having a pet.
Offers children facts and tips to help them care for their pet turtle, with information about the breed, their behavior, habitat, nutrition and exercise needs, and care.
Told from the perspective of both the girl, Nia, and her pet turtle, Alfie, and describes what happens when he disappears on the eve of her seventh birthday to find her a special present.